Gin Elderflower Fizz Cocktail: Recipe

RECIPES | With the warmer weather hitting Melbourne, the team at The City Lane thought it was time to create a series of delicious cocktails. We have created a variety of delicious, easy to make at home, cocktails which are perfect for a dinner party, an afternoon with friends or a Sunday session. This sparkling gin elderflower fizz cocktail is the perfect refreshing drink for a hot summer’s day.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes / Serves 1

Ingredients

30ml gin

3 strawberries cut in half

5 mint leaves

20ml elderflower cordial

90ml lemonade

Ice

Method

Place the gin, mint leaves, elderflower cordial and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 1-2 minutes.

Add the lemonade and stir to combine.

Pour the contents of the shaker into a serving glass, add the strawberries and serve.

Notes

In this cocktail we have used West Winds Cutlass as our gin of preference however any aromatic gin will work well.

The Author

Lauren

Lauren has travelled extensively, allowing her to experience different cultures around the world. This has fed her desire to travel and try as many cuisines as possible.

Lauren's appreciation for food is grounded in the philosophy that food has a unique way of telling a story about family, friends or struggles. She believes food is a way of preserving culture and the stories of the people behind them. This has inspired her to create recipes and design events that ensure food from different cultures is accessible at home.